Along with Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman, the Joker stands out as one of the most recognizable comics characters in popular culture.
Batman\'s foe has cropped up in thousands of comics, numerous animated series,.
This is the first academic work to provide a comprehensive Study of this villain, illustrating why the Joker appears so relevant to audiences today.
While there has been a great deal of scholarly attention on superheroes, very little has been done to understand supervillains.
Along with Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman, the Joker stands out as one of the most recognizable comics characters in popular culture